Every Kick Counts
Paying attention to movements helps expectant parents get to know what’s normal for their baby and speak up if they notice a change.
Why We Count
START COUNTING
Counting kicks is a simple way to monitor your baby’s well-being. Expectant parents should begin counting at the start of the third trimester.
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Time
Start a timer and record the time it takes for you to feel 10 movements.
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Count
Pick a time when baby is active to start counting, preferably the same time every day.
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Pattern
After each counting session, compare that time with your past sessions.
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Contact
Contact your provider if you notice any significant changes in the amount of time it takes to get to 10.
Download the App
Our free app records how long it takes your baby to get to 10 movements, tracks changes over time, and reminds you when to count again.
App Download
IMPACT
Our goal is to make kick counting a common practice in the third trimester by reaching as many providers and expectant parents as possible.
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32%
Iowa’s stillbirth rate decreased by 32% during the first 10 years of the Count the Kicks campaign.
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7,500
Our goal is to save 7,500 babies in the U.S. every year by expanding Count the Kicks.
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16
We have partnerships in 16 states to provide our printed educational materials for free.
How to Count Kicks
Research shows kick counting, keeping a daily record of a baby’s movements during the third trimester, is an easy, free and reliable way to monitor a baby’s well-being in addition to regular prenatal visits.
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RESOURCES
Count the Kicks is an evidence-based stillbirth prevention campaign that provides educational resources to healthcare providers and expectant parents.
Oral Health and Pregnancy
Evidence shows that receiving dental care during pregnancy can improve the health of both baby and mother by reducing the risk of gum disease and poor birth outcomes.
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BABY SAVES
Through years of outreach and education, the babies we have helped still inspire us the most.
Meet our baby saves and learn how Count the Kicks helped save their lives.
Baby SavesGet Involved
The support of volunteers is critical to the success of our mission. Sign up with your name and email, and we will reach out to you with opportunities to get involved.
DONATE
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$25 A donation of $25 could fill an entire OB office with Count the Kicks educational materials.
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$50 A donation of $50 could provide kick counting bracelets to 15 moms who don’t have access to our free app.
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$100 A donation of $100 could fill the triage unit of a birthing hospital with Count the Kicks educational materials.
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$500 A donation of $500 could allow us to host a booth at a local baby fair, reaching hundreds of expectant parents.
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